
Upcoming events.

Samoa Independence Ball Celebration, Altona North
🎉 Samoa Independence Ball Celebration
📅 Date: Saturday, 1 June 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
📍 Venue: Venus Room – Grand Star Reception
Address: 499 Grieve Parade, Altona North VIC 3025
🎟️ Cost: $160 per person
🎭 Dress Code: Glam
🎶 Entertainment: Band – MT FAO
🎁 Prizes for Best Dressed
🎫 Ticket Includes:
3 Course Meal
Beverages: Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks
🎉 Bonus Draw – Every Ticket Purchased Goes in the Draw to Win:
1x Return Flights to Apia, Samoa
5 Nights’ Accommodation
$1,000 Tala Spending Money
🎟️ Tickets: [Scan QR code on the poster to purchase]
📞 Enquiries:
Fatama Lealai: 0456 206 208
📧 Email: admin@misssamoavictoriainc.com.au
Proudly supported by:
Miss Samoa Victoria
Victorian Samoan Advisory Council

Samoa Independence Day Festival , Brunswick
🇼🇸 SĀMOA INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL 2025
Afio mai! Maliu mai! Come one, come all.
Join us in celebrating Samoa Independence Day with a special Thanksgiving Service (Sauniga Lotu) followed by vibrant cultural performances of Samoan song and dance.
🗓 Monday, 9th June 2025
🕤 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Q Balam Balam Place Community Centre
15 Phoenix Street, Brunswick VIC 3056
🎤 VIP Guest:
Anasina Gray-Barberio MP LMC
First Samoan Member of Parliament of the State of Victoria
🎉 Event Highlights:
Arts & Crafts
Merchandise & Info Stalls
Live Performances
Mouth-watering Cultural Cuisine
Food Vendors
Fun Activities for All Ages
📩 Enquiries:
Oloapu Temese Leila
📧 vicsacfono24@gmail.com | 📞 0401 422 251
Proudly supported by: Merri-bek City Council · State Government of Victoria · United Pasifika Council of Victoria

Victoria Hibiscus Festival
Victoria Hibiscus Festival
🗓 Saturday, 14th June 2025
📍 Venue: Village Green Hotel,
Corner of Springvale Rd & Ferntree Gully Rd, Mulgrave

TE MANA PUROTU: THE POWER OF BEAUTY
🇨🇰 TE MANA PUROTU: THE POWER OF BEAUTY
Crowning Night
Hosted by Cook Islands Community Services of Victoria Inc.
🗓 Saturday, 26th July 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Palmyra Hall, 40-44 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, Victoria
🎟 Ticket Prices:
Platinum: $150
Gold: $100
Silver: $50
👗 Dress Code: According to Theme
📞 For Reservations:
Mandie: 0481 216 386
James: 0434 647 118
💳 For Payments:
Pay/D: 0422 811 832 (Pepe)
Proudly Supported By:
Cook Islands Modelling & Pageants of Australia IC

Papua New Guinea – 50th Independence Celebration
🎉 Papua New Guinea – 50th Independence Celebration
🌞 Day Event – FREE FOR ALL
Independence Family Market Day
📅 Saturday, 13th September 2025
🕗 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Yarraville Gardens
Market stalls showcasing PNG arts, crafts & food
Music, cultural dancing & live performances
Kids’ entertainment, face painting & more
🌙 Night Event – TICKETED
Independence Ball Night
📅 Saturday, 20th September 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – Midnight
📍 Pullman Hotel – Albert Park
Three-course meal (catered by Pullman Hotel)
Four-hour alcohol tab
Live entertainment from PNG band TRA
Guest speakers, raffle draw & more
🕺 Hosted by: PNG Australia Association Victoria

Papua New Guinea – 50th Independence Celebration
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea – 50th Independence Celebration
🌞 Day Event (Free Entry)
Independence Family Market Day
📅 Saturday, 13th September 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Yarraville Gardens
PNG arts, crafts & food stalls
Cultural performances & live music
Kids’ entertainment, face painting & more
🌙 Night Event (Ticketed)
Independence Ball Night
📅 Saturday, 20th September 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – Midnight
📍 Pullman Hotel – Albert Park
Three-course meal (by Pullman Hotel)
Four-hour alcohol tab
Live entertainment from PNG band TRA
Guest speakers, raffle draw & more

Nauru Constitution day, Altona North
🇫🇲 Constitution Day 2025
Join us for a fun-filled day of games for all ages!
📅 Saturday, 17th May 2025
🕒 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Westgate Beach Volleyball
61–69 Dohertys Road, Altona North VIC
🎉 Activities Include:
Volleyball Matches
Basketball Games
Tug of War
Toddler Games
Team Activities for All Ages
Don’t miss out on the excitement!

Pasifika Ladies Literacy Info Session (Chadstone)
💡 Empowering Pasifika Women & Girls through Financial Literacy
📅 Date: Friday, 16 May 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: St Mark’s Uniting Church Hall
Address: 9 Burton Street, Chadstone, VIC 3148
📘 This informative session covers key financial topics such as:
Budgeting
Savings
Online Safety
Payment Plans
And more
📩 Email to Register: info@fcav.org
👥 Organised by:
Fijian Community Association Victoria

Pasifika Ladies Literacy Info Session (Shepparton)
💡 Empowering Pasifika Women through Financial Literacy
📅 Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Venue: Primary Care Connect
Address: 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC 3630
📘 Join us for an informative session covering topics such as:
Budgeting
Savings
Online Safety
Payment Plans
And more
📩 Email to Register: info@fcav.org
👥 Hosted by:
Primary Care Connect
Pasifika Community Association Victoria

Mother's Day SOCIAL NIGHT
💡 Mother's Day SOCIAL NIGHT
📅 Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025
🕖 Time: 6:00 PM – late
📍 Venue: Djerring Centre
Address: Eddy Ct, Abbotsford, VIC
💐 Come celebrate our mothers with a fun-filled night featuring:
Complimentary beverage for mothers on arrival
Photo booth
Raffle draw (spa voucher and more!)
Food and alcohol for sale
👗 Dress Code: Race Day – Best dressed wins a prize!
🕺 Hosted by: PNG Australia Association Victoria

PNG Yarra River Boat Cruise – Mother’s Day Treat
🌸 PNG Women’s Group – Mother’s Day Treat
🛳 Yarra River Boat Cruise
Route: Flinders – Williamstown – Flinders
📅 Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
💲 Cost: $48 per person
The Association will contribute $28 for all members and non-members
☕ Morning tea will be served onboard
(Extras will be at your own expense)

FAIE NINE KUR AIRANK – Building Project Fundraiser
🏛️ FAIE NINE KUR AIRANK – Building Project Fundraiser
📅 Date: Sunday, 4 May 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Clayton Town Hall
Address: 264 Clayton Rd, Clayton VIC 3168
🎶 Gospel Concert & Community Gathering
🎟 Entry Fee:
12 years & under: Gold coin donation
13 years & over: $5
Cash or PayID accepted at the door
💰 Donations welcome:
Account Name: Maria Kiria
BSB: 063 097
Account: 4520 2315
Reference: Name & NIUE
PayID: 0401 903 189
Reference: Name & NIUE